Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
December 17, 2025 = 6:00 PM
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. In compliance with G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 20 et seq, the Open Meeting Law, the Council cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Council may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter. Nothing herein shall prevent the Town Administrator from correcting a misstatement of fact.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. November 12, 2025https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7849/November-12-2025-TC-Meeting-Minutes--Draft-for-Reviewb. November 19, 2025https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7833/3a-November-19-2025-TC-Meeting-Minutes--Draft-for-Review
4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
a. 8th Grade Franklin Panthers Football Teamb. Franklin High School Cheerleading Teamc. Franklin High School Girls’ Volleyball Team
5. APPOINTMENTS
a. Council on Aging - Christopher (Kit) Brady https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7856/5a-Appointment-Kit-Brady
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:00 PM - None Scheduled.
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
a. Annual License Renewalsi. See attached “2026 Town of Franklin Alcohol License Renewals”https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7857/7a-1---MEMO---License-Renewals
8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Snow Presentation - Brutus Cantoreggi, DPW Director & Carlos Rebelo, Highway/Grounds Superintendenthttps://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7855/Snow-Presentation---December-17-2025b. Social Equity Policy Discussionhttps://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7841/Local-Approval-Process-and-Social-Equity-Policyc. Town Charter Presentationhttps://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7848/2023-11-01-Town-Charter-Presentationd. Citizen Satisfaction Survey: the town is headed in the wrong directionhttps://public.tableau.com/app/profile/polco.nrc/viz/TheNCSReport-FranklinMA2025/About
9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 25-83: Gift Acceptance - Veterans Services Dept. ($91,072.88), Senior Center (21,275.73), Police Dept. ($710.74)(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-83 - Majority Vote)https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7854/9a-Gifts
10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.
15. ADJOURN
Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting
Agenda doc contains remote participation info ->
